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VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF Short Interest Data

VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF (DESK) has a short interest of 500 shares, representing 0.83% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 0.00% change in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 1.0, indicating that it would take 1.0 days of the average trading volume of 753 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
500 shares
Previous Short Interest
500 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
No Change
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$20.38 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
1.0 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
June 15, 2025
Outstanding Shares
60,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.83%
Today's Trading Volume
265 shares
Average Trading Volume
753 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
35%
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DESK Short Interest Over Time

DESK Days to Cover Over Time

DESK Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
6/15/2025500 shares $20.38 thousand No Change0.8%1 $40.75
5/31/2025500 shares $19.19 thousand +400.0%0.8%1 $38.38
5/15/2025100 shares $3.84 thousand No ChangeN/A0.2 $38.41
4/30/2025100 shares $3.61 thousand -50.0%N/A0.1 $36.12
4/15/2025200 shares $7.16 thousand -33.3%N/A0.2 $35.80
3/14/2025200 shares $7.70 thousand -89.5%N/A0.1 $38.50
2/28/20251,900 shares $79.36 thousand +11.8%N/A1.3 $41.77
2/14/20251,700 shares $69.94 thousand +183.3%N/A1.1 $41.14
1/31/2025600 shares $25.65 thousand -64.7%N/A0.4 $42.75
1/15/20251,700 shares $70.75 thousand -41.4%N/A1.7 $41.62

DESK Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of May 31st, investors have sold 500 shares of DESK short. 0.83% of VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's current short interest.

What is a good short interest ratio for VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF?

The short interest ratio, also known as the "days to cover ratio", is calculated by dividing the number of shares of a stock sold short divided by its average trading volume. A short interest ratio ranging between 1 and 4 generally indicates strong positive sentiment about a stock and a lack of short sellers. A short interest ratio of 10 or greater indicates strong pessimism about a stock. DESK shares currently have a short interest ratio of 1.0. Learn More on VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's short interest ratio.

What is a good short interest percentage for VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.83% of VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 500 shares, an increase of 400.0% from the previous total of 100 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.83% of VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF: Columbia Research Enhanced Real Estate ETF (0.07%), The Intelligent Real Estate ETF (0.07%), iShares Environmentally Aware Real Estate ETF (3.58%), ProShares Short Real Estate (0.96%), WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate Fund (0.01%), Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF (0.40%), ETRACS Monthly Pay 1.5X Leveraged Mortgage REIT ETN (0.60%), ProShares UltraShort Real Estate (5.86%), Hoya Capital Housing ETF (0.09%), AXS Real Estate Income ETF (0.01%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF stock?

Short selling DESK is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF as its price is falling. DESK shares are trading up $0.74 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF?

A short squeeze for VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock appreciates in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of DESK, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including DESK, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:DESK) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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